Former Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jim Wynn dies at 78

Outfielder Jim Wynn, who played 15 seasons in the major leagues and made three National League All-Star teams, has died at age 78.

Nicknamed "The Toy Cannon" for his small stature and powerful throwing arm, the 5-10, 160-pound Wynn first reached the majors with the Houston Colt 45s in 1963. He played his first 11 seasons in Houston, making the All-Star team for the first time in 1967 when he...